Tweet esearchers from the Marine Megafauna Foundation, Jessica Pate and Andrea Marshall, show strong evidence that south Florida features a nursery ground for manta rays, only the third such special place known for the species. The results, published last month in the journal Endangered Species … Continue reading →
TweetFishing for reef fish? FWC encourages best fishing practices; approves new hook regulations At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new hook requirements in Atlantic state waters that are intended to improve reef fish … Continue reading →
TweetGrilled tuna lemon with mayo. Credit: North Carolina Sea Grant/Vanda Lewis. Shrimp, tuna, clams—the most popular seafood items in the United States are familiar names to both seafood lovers and the occasional consumer. You may have wondered about the environmental … Continue reading →
Tweet The marine debris team removing a large derelict fishing net from the reef at Pearl and Hermes Atoll. The impact area of the net can be seen as a pale patch on the coral reef in the upper right … Continue reading →
Tweet Corals on the coral nursery platform. On November 6–7, 2019, several federal, state, university, and NGO partners hosted a symposium to discuss coral bleaching in Hawai‘i—and how to combat this growing threat. The Hawai‘i 2nd Coral Restoration and Bleaching … Continue reading →
Tweet The Gulf Islands National Seashore spans and protects over 150 miles of barrier island coastline in Florida and Mississippi. Just outside of Pensacola, the Fort Pickens area of the seashore offers excellent opportunities. The site’s impressive eBird list boasts over 300 species, … Continue reading →
Tweet Governor Andrew M. Cuomo continued the third year of the largest artificial reef expansion in New York State history, as part of the State’s ongoing initiative to develop a stronger, more diverse marine ecosystem and provide habitat for fish and other … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA scientists are partnering with citizen scientists to count seven important bottomfish species. The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center is launching a new citizen science project called OceanEYEs. We are seeking volunteers to help find Deep 7 bottomfish in underwater videos. A … Continue reading →
Tweet More than $1 million in NOAA funding will support research, development, capacity-building, and restoration for the innovative Mission: Iconic Reefs effort. A diver attaches corals to the reef bottom. (Photo: Reef Resilience Network) More than $1 million in recent … Continue reading →
Tweet Meet our September Fish of the Month, the Sea Raven (Hemitripterus americanus)! Survey Regions: The Sea Raven is found in the cold to temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland as far south as the Chesapeake, part of REEF’s Northeast … Continue reading →
Tweet A view of the full moon as seen from Jackson Lake State Park on Sept. 3 (photo by Amy Brandenburg/Jackson Lake State Park) International Dark Sky Association ORCHARD, Colo. – Jackson Lake State Park in Morgan County has been designated … Continue reading →
Tweet Help sea turtles survive: FWC offers tips on helping hatchlings Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking the public to help ensure … Continue reading →
Tweet A scuba diver works along a transect line. To support our efforts to restore resilient coral ecosystems, NOAA is recommending nearly $1 million in funding for four projects through the Ruth Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants opportunity. The funded projects aim … Continue reading →
TweetBy participating in the State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS), anglers are improving recreational data for several important reef fish species in Florida. Data collected from the SRFS will help provide a clearer picture of the health of reef fish stocks … Continue reading →
Tweet Dear Kriss, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and happy. It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through this unpredictable year. As summer comes to a close, we have an … Continue reading →
Tweet Think you can only get stung by touching a jellyfish? Think again. Turns out their “snot” can sting you as well. An upside-down jellyfish resting on the seafloor with its tentacles extended upward. Credit: Anna Klompen/University of Kansas. A … Continue reading →
Tweet A multi-year partnership between NOAA and The Nature Conservancy will help build capacity for coral restoration in the U.S. Pacific Islands. Pacific Islands A school of lined butterflyfish swim above a shallow coral reef at Kona, Hawaii. Photo: Christine … Continue reading →
Tweet Staying in? Keep learning with ocean science activities that kids and families can do during school closures. With kids home from school, you might be looking for educational activities to keep them engaged and learning. Here are some free educational … Continue reading →
Tweet Stress tests in the lab suggests this coral colony is a “super coral” with a high heat tolerance. Thanks to a partnership between NOAA, the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), and others, specific reefs in Hawai‘i are receiving batches … Continue reading →
TweetState Reef Fish Survey Information: Recreational anglers and spear fishers who intend to fish for or harvest certain reef fish from a private vessel in Florida are required to obtain the State Reef Fish Angler designation. The statewide State Reef … Continue reading →
